Retrofit backup camera
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Retrofit backup camera
Hi,
I'd like to install a backup camera for my wife's 2008 R350. It doesn't have nav but does have a screen for the radio. Is it possible to retrofit one to work with that screen?
Thanks!
I'd like to install a backup camera for my wife's 2008 R350. It doesn't have nav but does have a screen for the radio. Is it possible to retrofit one to work with that screen?
Thanks!
#2
Senior Member
My understanding is that unless your COMAND system was already back-up camera enabled, you will not be able to retrofit a back-up camera to your system. If your COMAND system was back-up camera enabled, it probably already has a back-up camera. The most common way to install a back-up camera is to do so through a kit that will replace your rear-view mirror. There are also wireless systems that will enable you to have a back-up camera with a Garmin-like screen affixed to your dash.
#3
Member
Android Rear View Mirror
My understanding is that unless your COMAND system was already back-up camera enabled, you will not be able to retrofit a back-up camera to your system. If your COMAND system was back-up camera enabled, it probably already has a back-up camera. The most common way to install a back-up camera is to do so through a kit that will replace your rear-view mirror. There are also wireless systems that will enable you to have a back-up camera with a Garmin-like screen affixed to your dash.
As for the cameras... first one i fitted UNDER my rear bumper... worked fine but yeah, angle was offputting... second one was inside the car at the top of the headliner... was ok.. angle was fine but bad picture when it rains lol. So the current one i finally bit the bullet and tore apart the trunk panel to install it properly placed ... but it was a pita especially getting the cable through the wire hose at the door hinge lol ... was almost ready to cut the dam thing and even getting the wire through the front / rear side and then up under the headliner to where the rubber is was no easy thing ... i didn't want to use the 2.4ghz wireless because i've used it before on another vehicle and the picture can get interference ... and park in front of my local Best Buy for example, you just get static!
Have looked at replacing the head unit also ... but mainly didn't want to loose the dashcam function
Last edited by JonMac; 10-16-2017 at 10:44 PM.